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Line 6 Catalyst CX 100 Demo | First Look

Dive deep or keep it simple with an ultra-flexible, affordable amp that covers huge stretches of the sonic waterfront.

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Guitars, basses, pedals, amps, and more ā€¦ high-quality gear kept arriving in 2023 at a record pace. Here are the past 12 monthsā€™ Premier Gear Award winners.

Read on to see which debut tone toys of 2023 reaped Premier Gear Awards from our editors and expert reviewers!

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High-end playability distinguishes an entry-level Taylor that shines, for less than 800 bucks.

Crazy playability that matches much more expensive instruments. Excellent fit and finish. Super comfortable.

Midrange can dominate in strumming situations. Expression System 2 electronics highlight midrange emphasis.

$799

Taylor 112ce-S
taylorguitars.com

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Thereā€™s nothing new about Taylor building great, affordable guitars. Even instruments like the modest GS Mini always feel inviting and capable of inspired musical moments. The build-quality in these Tecate, Mexico-constructed guitars always impresses, too. But taking a spin with the new 112ce-S suggests that Taylor has reached another level of balance to go with their sense of affordable guitar craft.

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